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Sibilance
All-gal bluegrass/folk outfit RAMBLIN' RED will release their debut disc next week at Mayo Street Arts on January 15.
By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | January 12, 2011

Jonathan Edwards records first album in 16 years at the Studio

Sunshine on Casco
Why has Jonathan Edwards decided to record his first studio album in 16 years down on Casco Street at the Studio? Well, for one thing, he lives here, and it's close by. But, mostly, "it's been a really lucky find," says the folk legend, who was laying down a bass track on his Fender, right in the control room with engineer Jim Begley, when I walked in.
By SAM PFEIFLE | December 22, 2010

Mary Chapin Carpenter | The Age of Miracles

Zoë/Rounder (2010)
Mary Chapin Carpenter made her best albums when she was breaking from Nashville and testing what country radio would let her get away with.
By BRETT MILANO | June 16, 2010

Wrap it up

Local music for the hard-to-please
I'm way ahead on my shopping this season (it's easier because the family has finally come to its senses and agreed to a strict one-gift-per-person rule).
By SAM PFEIFLE | December 10, 2008

Spring cleaning

A grab bag of discs buried by winter snow
Some find it remarkable, but it is nevertheless true that far more local CDs are released than there are weeks in a year.
By SAM PFEIFLE | March 26, 2008

Duke Levine

Beneath the Blues | Loud, Loud Music
It’s an essay in tension and restraint.
By TED DROZDOWSKI | February 05, 2008

I think I have the vapors

Dennis Brennan CD release bash, Lizard Lounge, May 19, 2007
Listen and learn, people.
By JON GARELICK | May 23, 2007

F****n’ great

Dennis Brennan by his own cool self
Dennis Brennan isn’t much into blowing his own horn, and any questions about his local-legend status are likely to be met with an embarrassed shrug.
By BRETT MILANO | May 08, 2007

From the top

Mike Rivard and Club d’Elf finally rehearse
The scene was not atypical for a Thursday night at the Lizard Lounge. Club d'Elf, "Intro/Bass Beatbox" (mp3)
By JON GARELICK | October 04, 2006

Life is a cabaret

The Dolls, the Rudds, d’Elf, and more shake it up this fall
The Dresden Dolls have been crazy busy since the release, earlier this year, of Yes, Virginia (Roadrunner), and their autumn itinerary ensures they’ll be applying the pancake make-up well into winter.
By JONATHAN PERRY | September 13, 2006

Self-determined

Carol Noonan builds a place to play
Carol Noonan has a dream.
By TED DROZDOWSKI | March 14, 2006

Got live if you want it

This spring’s roots and concert rundown
Mai Cramer was a beloved figure in local roots-music circles. For 24 years she hosted the popular show “Blues After Hours” on WBGH radio and was a tireless champion of the music.
By TED DROZDOWSKI | March 08, 2006

Jennifer Kimball

OH HEAR US | Epoisse
The only real surprise about ex-Story singer Jennifer Kimball’s latest solo album is that it’s her first in nearly eight years.
By MAC RANDALL | January 23, 2006